21 Feb 2018 07:15:43
Been busy for a few days so haven't checked site much. Did a quick search for Wanyama after seeing some links, but can't find anything from Ed001 and 002 specifically ruling out any interest. Please tell me the links are crap.

Burkeyboy

{Ed001's Note - I do not know of any interest in him from us at all. No idea where the links come from, but it sounds like manufactured crap because he once played for Southampton.}

1.) 21 Feb 2018 07:28:44
I would be extremely happy if we could bring him in. He will do a great job covering the back 4.None of the players we have right now is a defencive midfielder and from what i 've heard and read mostly neither is Keita (I 've seen very little of him to form an oppinion) . In any case it is a position that needs strengthening in the summer.

{Ed001's Note - but he is awful at the role, he is constantly caught out of position and it terrible on the ball. He is just a big, powerful lump with none of the mental attributes required to be a top level player. You need more than pace and power to be good at the role of defensive midfielder, positioning is the most important part of the job and he has not got a clue about it.}

2.) 21 Feb 2018 07:54:47
Who would be your preference Ed001 for defencive midfielder? I remember the Southampton Wanyama who was really dominant. Has he declined that much?

{Ed001's Note - he was crap there too, I don't know what you are remembering at all. He uses pace and power to make up for his own mistakes but it does not always work. He is just an average player who has risen too high for his limited talents. Southampton and Spurs have an extra body alongside him to provide cover for those lapses in concentration he has numerous times a game, so they can get away with him being asleep, we don't.

I do wonder why I bother answering questions like this as I have said already on a number of threads who my preferences are. Is there much point me constantly repeating them only to get asked the same question the following day?}

3.) 21 Feb 2018 08:32:19
Ndidi!

stevie started the rumours about wanyama. and actually it's quite funny when you think about it. A+ for idnteifying we need to solidfy the midfield and then he gets an F for saying we need to bring in a big powerful midfielder like wanyama to do that.

4.) 21 Feb 2018 10:30:24
Very worrying for Gerrard's credentials as a future first team manager 🤔

Ed001 didn't actually say Ndidi by the way. For years he wanted Gary Medel and more recently he has suggested Nampalys Mendy as his preferred choice. He's playing well in Nice to be fair.

Ndidi is a player he's said he likes though, along with Obiang and Doucoure. It wasn't his suggestion though.

I still think Demirbay might be the "powerhouse" midfield signing though. He seems to be regarded as an attacking player by most on here, but he is actually very similar to Doucoure. He is fast and powerful which does allow him to break forward from deep to score and create goals, but he actually averages 2 tackles a game for Hoffenheim which is comparable to an out and out holding midfielder. He's over 6 foot, very aggressive, and can play the holding role, box to box, or the No.10.

He's very versatile, and brings much needed steel to the midfield. Most importantly, he is a player we are actually interested in though. Don't forget Keita too who is also very aggressive and contributes a lot defensively. Not many teams would want to face a trio of Keita, Henderson and Demirbay! That is a lot of pace and power, combined with high quality on the ball. Wanyama unfortunately lacks the quality side of things!

Having someone 6ft, strong, uninterested in wandering up field and will just plonk his was between the two cbs for me is just what we need. It will allow keita, Hendo and the 3 amigos to run riot whilst having someone help us keep our defensive shape.

Also if he is relatively cheap it could be a wise move for a few seasons, maybe focus the rest of our budget on cb and qingback needs.

9.) 21 Feb 2018 13:32:53
I've watched Wanyama start twice recently, against Newport County and Rochdale and he was woeful in both games against quite terrible opposition.

There is a reason why Dembele (an excellent player) and Dier (a distinctly average player) are ahead of him in the Spurs team. He is poor. He runs around a lot and is quite strong, and every now and then he hits s thunderbolt of a shot which everyone go "ooooo".

I hope we steer well clear. (if we are even interested at all. which I doubt)

15 May 2016 09:01:45
Hey Ed001. Any chance Ings could be on the bench? I know he's only just returned to training, just wondering.
Also, so happy for Suarez. I know he couldn't wait to move on, but he gave his all when wearing the shirt.

Burkeyboy

{Ed001's Note - they were hoping he would be fit to take at least some part in the game. I don't know, nor will I ask as the club a long time ago asked me not to give out team details prior to matches, whether that is still happening. I want the club to succeed first and foremost, so, as they said it was giving an advantage to the opposition, I am happy to steer clear of team sheets etc. Sorry, I know it is not ideal for the sites, but the club is more important to me.}

15 Jan 2015 00:02:54
A week ago someone mentioned aussie keeper Matt Ryan. I see a couple of papers are suggesting we're interested. Heard anything Eds?
From the little I've seen he looks a decent keeper with good distribution and is quite vocal. Pulled off a blinding save last week in their first group game of the Asian cup, ball looked destined for the top corner.

Burkeyboy

{Ed001's Note - from what I have been told there has been an enquiry from us, that has been leaked to try and bring others who are interested out of the woodwork.}

13 Aug 2013 06:40:34
Eds, I assume the ESPN rumour is of their usual reliability, surely we wouldn't pay 35mil for Willian? {Ed002's Note - They will be running with a story that is from elsewhere. As I have said, I am not aware of any interest in Willian from Liverpool at this time.}

3.) 13 Aug 2013 10:27:31
I saw him playing in the CL last season and he was spectacular, however £35m is way too much. £20-23m would be fair, I'm sure he'd shine at Liverpool and partnering up with Coutinho wouldn't hurt. Adding Willian, a solid CB and LB and it just might persuade Suarez that we'll be a top 4 team this season. {Ed002's Note - A bid of just under €40M has already been rejected.}

4.) Was that €40M bid before or after the Anzhi situation developed? Thanks. {Ed002's Note - It was 10 days ago when Anzhi were already looking to start to restructure their wage budget. It is also irrelevant to what they are asking for, although as we get closer to the window closing they will possibly be accepting less. There is interest in Willian from elsewhere and a prospective deal might just include a player or two on loan for the 2014-2015 season - and a lower cash sale.}

5.) Was that 40m offer from Man City Ed? {Ed002's Note - It was less than €40M and it was from Manchester City. It seems they have since dropped their interest - at least for now - after it was rejected.}

7.) 40 million for a striker whos scored 40 goals in 274 appearances hardly seems worth it mind you a majority of his goals came from the ukrainian league which people were already concerned about when we were interested in Micky and he scored 25 goals whilst Willian scored 2 in his league 1 in the domestic cup and 4 in europe I really don't think he'd be worth it.

7.) 15 Sep 2018 14:42:11
When fabihno gets in there and gets too grips with how we play an what's needed he will be a real plus for us. i am very surprised he hasn't established his position yet I like what he brings pace aerial ability heading tackling and a strong personality can't wait too see more of him .

8.) 15 Sep 2018 14:50:39
It doesn't surprise me as since we signed him everyone saying he is world class going to b so good watch him go all that he is the one, I think it will take time for him too really find his feet in all aspects, joining a big well publicised club and being the star player signing brings pressure especially taking the number 8 shirt, we need too b patient with him too grow into the team .

23 Aug 2018 08:14:18
Great to hear Salah the poster (can we just call him Salah from now on? ) is heading in the right direction.
It was suggested we set up a go fund me page. Even though there may not be any medical costs needed as the NHS is basically brilliant, even better than the system here in Australia (glad I don't live in the Divided States of America), there may be issues around loss of wages etc. Can someone pass on the message to his family/ friends that we would be happy to contribute? Even if not a lot was raised, it's nice to be able to give and show support to a fellow red who is the antithesis of Harry (sorry, couldn't help myself) .
What do you guys think? I'm happy to kick it off with a 50.

10 Aug 2018 05:01:05
What LFC players do you have in the fantasy league? I've gone with VVD, Allison and Keita. I also swapped Niase for Ings now he's a likely starter with the Saints.
It's my first go at fantasy, so feel free to tell me why you wouldn't have gone with my choices.

Burkeyboy

1.) 10 Aug 2018 05:47:00
My advice is to add two of our front 3 and take VVD and alisson out. Our strength is the number of goals and assists the front 3 get, not the number of clean sheets the defenders keep.

8.) 10 Aug 2018 09:32:16
Firmino alongside Aubameyang, with Keita and TAA decently priced and always chance of a goal from one of them. Can see Keita being a star this season.
Cant wait think the prem will be great this year and expecting Wolves and Fulham to do really well for promoted teams.

30 Jul 2018 09:15:28
Sorry if it's been covered, but I scrolled down to check and got bored reading all the happy birthday wishes for Tris.
Anyway, I know it's only one game, but I was really impressed with Shaqiri's debut. I was one who thought he was an unnecessary buy and could stop the development and opportunities of some youth. His movement and link up play was excellent. We won't mention the right footed effort just before his goal, but what a nice way to open your account with the club, even if just in a friendly. Those of you with more tactical nouse than me may be able to comment on the role he played. Was it an attacking mid or what? I see he was even picking the ball up off the CB at one stage. Is this normal for him or are the staff trying to develop him for our system?

Burkeyboy

1.) 30 Jul 2018 09:20:49
I thought he was playing the Coutinho role as an attacking midfielder, just behind the attack. He was also dropping back to receive the ball as you say.

2.) 30 Jul 2018 09:28:48
Jurgen said in the post match interview that given Shaqiri had not really trained much with the club he give him a completely 'free role', to do what he wanted where he wanted. Which is why he was roaming about the pitch wherever he saw pockets of space. I wouldn't expect this to become his role in general. I think he will play on the right wing or potentially as number 8 depending on form/ injuries/ number of matches.

6.) 30 Jul 2018 17:32:48
Seeing the role played by shaqiri the other night and seeing as how we signed him after the fekir deal fell through I think he has been bought as a fekir alternative.

He can play in midfield, behind the forwards or he can play as the forward or winger. I'm more excited about shaqiri than I ever thought I would be. He is a winner, he's won tonnes of medals and I think he's going to help us win the league this year.

11 Jan 2019 15:31:05
If we had no chance of winning the league I'd have been bothered about going out of the cup. I actually can't even remember who won it last year. The league is the clear priority with CL second.

18 Jul 2018 07:14:21
Didn't ED001 confirm contact had been made? If Klopp and FSG weren't serious about wanting the lad, why bother contacting? This isn't a game you know. Karius, Ward and Migs are all still on the books, why upset them even more if you don't think you've got a realistic chance of doing a deal?

08 Jul 2018 23:50:41
Ed025, there is room in the bin for him now, seeing as though Pickford is doing ok and has been allowed out, and that means one less Blue in there.

Burkeyboy

{Ed025's Note - hes doing more than ok burkey hes the star of the show up till now, if there is any room in that bin i would suggest karius deserves a spot mate, just be careful when you shut the lid though as if it catches his head it could concuss him..

20 Jun 2018 08:17:27
So what's the deal? Have read comments on here for a couple of years about him being a good keeper. Is he not showing it in training, or does Klopp just not rate him for whatever reason? Surely if he's good enough he would show it on the training ground?
I wonder how often we bring in players who are no better than those in the ranks.

17 Jan 2019 00:33:57
I read a post the other day from a guy with mates who regularly attend Derby games who says his all round game needs work and that he's a bit lazy tracking back.
Do you think free kick highlights mask his shortcomings? Maybe Carragold has a view too?